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Pet Care Essentials

If you are considering dog ownership, you certainly want to be prepared and make sure you have everything you need and know what to do to properly care for your new pet.

Here are a few of the basics, some of the most important things that should be on your list to do and know as you get ready for your new member of the family. Continue reading →

Dealing with Your Dog’s Arthritis

The Symptoms

How do you know if your dog has arthritis? The signs are ones you would expect to see from an animal experiencing joint pain. He might limp or not be able to move as quickly or with the range of motion as in the past. He might be reluctant to put weight on a limb, have trouble getting up, not be very eager to jump or climb up stairs, and not show much of an interest in playing. There could be other behavioral changes as well. Continue reading →

How to Keep Your Dog From Messing Inside the House

If you are a dog owner, you know that your pet will sometimes decide to go on the carpet. There is little that is more frustrating to pet owners than potty training their animals. So, here are a few tips to help you prevent your animal from making a mess inside the house and to help you clean up if he does. Continue reading →

Keeping Fleas Away From Your Dog

Fleas are always a problem for which dog owners need to be on the lookout. Indoors or outdoors, any time of year, they can infest your pet. Here’s what you need to do to prevent these little carpetbaggers from hitching a ride on your dog. Continue reading →

How to Crate Train Your Dog

If you want to give your dog a place for some privacy, you may want to provide him or her with a crate. It is like his den if he were in the wild. But this takes some training and it takes time. Here are a few tips to do it right. Continue reading →

Some Little Known Facts About Dogs

Dogs are amazing animals. They are wonderful companions, always full of energy and affection. If you own a dog, you have probably learned a lot about how to care for them. But there are some things about dogs you may not be aware of, some little known characteristics and behaviors the cause of which are not generally common knowledge. Some of these behaviors are quirky, others may be signs of a problem. Continue reading →

How to Prepare for a Long Trip with Your Dog

Often, when dog owners are planning a lengthy trip, their first option is to board their pet. It certainly saves a lot of time and effort. There are times, however, when pet owners may want to take their furry friends along. It could be for a relocation or just for companionship.

If you are planning a longer trip and are taking your dog with you, here are a few tips on how to prepare. Continue reading →

Presidential Dogs

A number of presidents have had pets in the White House, and naturally that includes dogs. Some of the pets have captured a good deal of attention. Barack Obama had Bo, a Portuguese Water Dog. George W. Bush had Barney, a Scottish Terrier, and Bill Clinton had Buddy, a chocolate Labrador Retriever. Continue reading →

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